Market Overview
Dollar Rebounded Strongly and Broadly as Focus Turns to Non-Farm Payrolls
Dollar rose broadly overnight, following solid job and services data, and remains firm in Asian session. Nevertheless, the real test lies in today's non-farm payroll report. As of now, Yen is the second strongest for the week, following the green back. Canadian Dollar is the third strongest, and will...
Dollar Mildly Higher after Strong ADP Jobs, But Upside Limited
Dollar trades slightly higher in early US session on much better than expected ADP private job data. Though, upside is so far limited, as traders remain cautious ahead of tomorrow's non-farm payrolls report. Sterling is following as the second strongest for today, then Yen. On the other hand, commodity...
Range Trading Continues as Markets Await Breakouts
Major pairs and crosses are still bounded inside last week's range as markets failed to take a decisive direction. While oil price continues to strengthen its rally, there is little reaction from Canadian Dollar so far. Stocks are also range bound while 10-year yield hover around 1.6 handle. Nevertheless,...
Dollar Recovers in Range Bound Markets, No Breakout Yet
The financial markets continue to be range bound today, as traders seem to be holding their bets before Friday's US job report. Dollar is recovering mildly but it's held below next term resistance levels. Sterling is currently the stronger one, while Swiss France is the weakest.
Technically, we're still staying...
Swiss Franc Higher in Subdued Trading, Dollar and Sterling Soften
Trading continued to be rather subdued in Asian session. Major pairs and crosses are staying inside yesterday's range, as well as last week's range. Sterling is currently the weakest one, after failing to follow through the rally attempt earlier this week. Dollar is the next weakest for now. On...
Canadian Dollar Jumps With Oil Price, Supported by GDP
Canadian Dollar jumps broadly today, following upside breakout in oil price, and partly supported by solid GDP growth data. Australian Dollar is following as the second strongest, while Dollar is also rebounding. On the other hand, Sterling reversed earlier rallies after failing to sustain above a key resistance against...
Aussie Steady after RBA, Dollar Softens Mildly
Trading remains relatively subdued in Asian session today. Aussie firmed up slightly, but lost momentum after RBA delivered no surprise to the markets. Sterling is also trying to break through a key near term resistance against Dollar, but there is no follow through buying yet. The greenback, on the...
Sterling and Dollar Softer in Subdued Trading, Aussie Firm ahead of RBA
Trading continue to be relatively subdued as US and UK are both on holiday. Sterling is mildly softer, followed by Dollar, and Swiss Franc. On the other hand, Australian Dollar is strengthening mildly, ahead of RBA rate decision in the upcoming Asian session. It's highly unlikely for the central...
Dollar Mildly Lower in Holiday Mood, Busy Week Ahead
Dollar weakens broadly in relatively quiet Asian session today, while Australian Dollar is strengthening. Asia markets are trading mildly lower, but losses are limited. Month-end flow, plus holiday in the UK and the US, could keep activity subdued today. But the week ahead is extremely busy, with lots of...
Yen Committed to a Direction, While Others Not… Yet
Overall, the markets in the last full trading week of May was rather mixed. New Zealand Dollar surged initially after hawkish RBNZ. But it failed to extend much gain from there, even though it still ended as the strongest. It looked like Dollar was ready to turn around after...
Dollar Flies High after Strong Inflation Reading
Dollar surges in early US session as boosted by stronger than expected inflation readings. Indeed, the core PCE inflation hit the highest level since 1991. With the current buying momentum, the greenback is likely to end the week on a high note, with prospect of closing as the strongest....
Yen Selling Takes Off, More Downside for Today
Yen's selling took off overnight, following rebound in treasury yields. Weakness is somewhat solidified in Asian session, together with the strong rebound in Nikkei. With some technical levels broken, Yen's decline could extend before weekly close, and it'd likely end as the worst performing one. As for the week,...
Sterling Surges on BoE Rate Hike Talks, Canadian Dollar Rebound
Sterling jumps broadly today as a BoE officials indicated that rate hike could come next year. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also said there is nothing in data that suggests a delay to reopening on June 21, even though some more time is needed to assess the situation. Nevertheless,...
Dollar Recovered in Mixed Markets, Loonie Found Some Footing
Overall markets are mixed for now, except the clear strength in New Zealand Dollar this week. While Aussie is also trading higher against others, it's lagging Kiwi by a mile. Dollar recovered overnight but once again lost momentum quickly. Canadian Dollar has also found some footing after yesterday's pull...
Dollar Strikes Back, Kiwi Maintains Gains
While Kiwi and Aussie remain the strongest ones for today, Dollar is striking back as markets enter into US session. On the other hand, Canadian Dollar is now the selling focus. Euro and Swiss Franc also turn weaker. Overall markets are mixed though, with European indexes trading water while...
NZD Surges on Hawkish RBNZ, Dollar and Yen Pressured
New Zealand Dollar surges sharply today, on surprisingly hawkish RBNZ which started to signal a rate hike. Strength in the Kiwi is somewhat lifting Australian Dollar, and to a lesser extent Canadian. On the other hand, Dollar and Yen are both turning weaker, followed by Euro and then Swiss...
Euro Surges Broadly on German Business Sentiment, DAX Hits Record
Euro surges broadly today, while German DAX and Stoxx 600 hit new record highs. Strong German business climate reading gave sentiments a strong lift. For now the common currency is only out-performed by New Zealand Dollar, and followed by Swiss Franc. On the other hand, positive market sentiment makes...
Aussie Mixed Despite Strong Export Data, Dollar Heading South
The forex markets are staying in mixed consolidative mode in Asian session. Australian Dollar trades mildly higher following strong, record making, export data. But that's offset by Melbourne's return to pandemic restriction, on masks and gatherings. Dollar turns weaker as Asian stocks rebound, together with Yen and Canadian. European...
Euro Rises in Quiet Trading, Sterling Softens
Markets are generally staying in consolidative mode today, with subdued movements. Sterling is trading mildly lower, followed by Aussie, and Dollar. New Zealand Dollar firms up mildly after initial dip. Euro and Swiss Franc are also stronger, helped by buying against the Pound. Gold is struggling in range below...
Yen Mildly Firmer in Subdued Trading, Kiwi Soft Despite Strong Retail Sales
The forex markets are rather quiet in Asian session today. With some European markets and Canada on holiday, trading will likely remain subdued for the day ahead. Yen is trading mildly firmer, as near term consolidations are extending. Meanwhile, Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar are the slightly softer ones.
Technically,...